vomiting after chocolate poisoning

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JessicaR

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Friday afternoon Belle (20 pounds) ate aprox 1/4 of a bag of dark chocolate and mint chips (discovered seveal hours after). Went to vets, induced vomiting, which she threw up 4 times, and he used charcoal to absorb the rest. She has been acting fine, her usual active bouncy self, except now she is throwing up. Yesterday she threw up her food, and in the middle of the night she threw up water, this morning she threw up a little bit and it was a yellowish color. If I have to I will take her to the vets again, but I am kind of broke now after the first emergency visit, so i hate to bring her in if this is normal upset stomach from Fridays ordeal. Also should I maybe just give her chicken and rice today to help settle her stomach?
 
I suspect that the vomiting is just an aftereffect of the inducement... even though she's no longer "sick" (the chocolate has been removed) her tummy is still very sensitive. Skip one meal, then start her in with small amounts of chicken and rice. Don't let her gobble or bolt the food - just small bites spaced out over time. That should settle her, and then you can go ahead with the regular chicken-and-rice-to-regular-food regimen.
 
I would do exactly what Tofupup recommended. That is what my vet says to do when our dogs have an upset tummy. Except, I think I hold food for 24 hours, so for us that would be two meals.

I think the chocolate effects the dogs soon after they ingest, so by now itis probably out of her system.

Let us know she does!
 
My dog was on stomach drugs for several days after his charcoal adventure. He did not get fed the next day, and we started with smaller meals to let everything settle.
 
I would not feed dog that is vomiting several times in a row. Would do as posters above stated- there is no harm holding food for 24 hrs, offering fluids. Sometimes I add some broth to water to make sure they are hydrated well. Watch for urine output- is it about the same amount as usual, if you can actually see color check if it is concentrated i.e. dark yellow. Look at the tongue- should not look like Grand canyon. Healthy dogs can go without food for quite a while so I would not be in a hurry to restart feeding.
Now it is all relates to the dog that is fine otherwise- running, playful etc.
If the dog's behavior different you might need to visit vet again.
I would restart feeding very slowly, give frequent small meals of rice and chicken and wait couple of days of normal eating and good stool before returning to usual schedule.
 
I agree with the others, sounds like her tummy is still a little sensitive so witholding food for a while may help. Some of the bromine may have gotten into her system as well. Rather than giving her solid foods try giving her some broth - that way she gets the extra liquid that will help her expel the bromine.
 
Poor Belle. :no: Sounds like she had a pretty tough day. You've gotten good advice -- the yellow is probably bile, just like people do when there's nothing left to empty.
 
thanks! I will let her rest and then start with some chicken and rice. Other than that she is acting just fine.
 
You've gotten great advice,just keep an eye out to make sure she is not dehydrating and her gums stay good and pink. Wishing her a speedy recovery.
 
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